Quantity Catalog - Plane angle
A plane angle is a measure of rotation between two intersecting lines in a two-dimensional space. It is typically measured in degrees or radians and represents the amount of rotation needed to move from one line to the other.
Some common examples of units of measurement for plane angles include degrees, radians, and gradians. Degrees are commonly used for everyday measurements, while radians are frequently used in mathematical calculations. Gradians, on the other hand, are used in some specialized fields such as surveying and engineering.
- Plane angles are essential in geometry for measuring shapes and angles.
- They are used in navigation for determining directions and bearings.
- In physics, plane angles are used to calculate forces and torques in mechanical systems.
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angle degree
deg
1 deg = 0.0174532925199432 rad; "deg" is a unit of measurement for plane angles, also known as angle degrees. It is commonly used to measure rotations and angles in various fields such as mathematics and physics. |
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gradian
gon
1 gon = 0.01570796 rad; The gon is a unit of plane angle measurement, also known as a gradian. It is equivalent to 1/400th of a full circle, or 9/10 of a degree. |
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gradian
grade
1 grade = 0.01570796 rad (one hundreadth of the right angle); A grade, also known as a gradian, is a unit of plane angle measurement equal to one hundredth of a right angle. It is commonly used in surveying and engineering. |
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milliradian
mila
1 milA = 0.0009817477 rad; A "mila" is a unit of plane angle, equivalent to one-thousandth of a radian. It is commonly known as a milliradian and is denoted by the symbol mrad. |
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angle minute
mina
1 minA = 0.000290888208665721 rad; A mina is a unit of plane angle measurement equal to 1/60th of a degree. It is commonly used in navigation and astronomy to measure small angles with precision. |
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radian
rad
1 rad = 1.0 rad (Base Unit); The radian (rad) is a unit of measurement for plane angles, equivalent to the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius. |
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revolution
rev
1 rev = 6.283185 rad; A "rev" is a unit of plane angle measurement, representing one complete revolution around a circle, equal to 360 degrees. It is commonly used in geometry and trigonometry. |
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rotation
rot
1 rot = 6.283185 rad; A "rot" is a unit of measurement for plane angles, equivalent to one complete rotation around a circle. It is commonly used in geometry and trigonometry to measure angles. |
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angle second
seca
1 secA = 4.84813681109535e-06 rad; A seca is a unit of plane angle, also known as an angle second. It is commonly used in trigonometry and navigation calculations. |
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